Kentucky Equine Research

02/04/2025

Adding omega-3s to the diet from EPA and DHA has benefits that include anti-inflammatory effects, reproductive benefits, immune and bone benefits.

Find out how EO-3 can benefit your horses diet at https://ker.com/hoof-coat/eo-3/.

02/03/2025

Research-proven reproductive support 💪

Various aspects of mare and stallion reproduction can be supported and, in some cases, improved through specific nutritional supplementation.

Learn more how EO-3™, Nano-E®, and Nano-Q10™ can boost breeding success here: https://shop.ker.com/collections/breeding-1.

The nutritional well-being of broodmares and breeding stallions plays an important role in fertility. The nutritional status of mares is a critical component in foal health from the moment of conception and continues through weaning. The most common mistakes are overfeeding during early pregnancy an...

01/28/2025

"The Role of Nutrition in Managing Muscle Disorders," a new journal article by Joe D. Pagan, Ph.D., and Stephanie J. Valberg D.V.M., Ph.D., is now available.

Set to be published in Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice, the article features nutritional guidelines for horses with chronic muscle disorders and provides a dietary jumping-off point for owners and veterinarians managing these horses.

Learn more here: https://ker.com/published/the-role-of-nutrition-in-managing-nutrition-disorders

01/24/2025

Slower feeding and ingestion of feedstuffs allows for more efficient and complete digestion and fewer spikes in glucose, insulin, and other metabolites.

Learn more about slow-feeder haynets affect on digestion in this week's at https://ker.com/equinews/answer/slow-feeder-haynets-do-they-help-digestion-or-just-prevent-boredom/!

01/17/2025

In addition to diet changes, management and exercise protocols recommended for MFM horses play important roles in affected horses. Learn more in the article: https://tinyurl.com/ycxehdc9

01/14/2025

🔊 Webinar Tonight 🔊

Learn more about Forages for Horses in the Brooks Equine Nutrition Education Series with guest speaker Katie Young, Ph.D.

Join us here: https://bit.ly/40yKKzQ

01/13/2025

Join Kentucky Equine Research nutritionist Katie Young, Ph.D., for her presentation titled “Forage Focus” in the Brooks Equine Nutrition Education Series webinar!

Register here: https://bit.ly/3PyVFmH 📋

01/11/2025

Our thoughts are with everyone in California effected by the fires!

Among those recovering are many horses. Learn more about smoke inhalation in horses at https://ker.com/equinews/smoke-inhalation-in-horses/.

Smoke from wildfires can cause serious health problems for horses. Smoke contains toxic chemicals, such as carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen cyanide, hydrogen sulfide, and ammonia. These substances, in addition to particulate matter and superheated gases, can lead to thermal and chemical irr...

01/10/2025

🎉 IGNITE 2nd Annual Sports Science for the Olympic Disciplines Seminar 🎉
January 12 - 13. World Equestrian Center, Ocala FL.

During this two-day seminar, thought leaders in equestrian and human sports will gather to discuss how to use technology to enhance precision within training programs, how exercise influences the cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems, and how to manage chronic injuries, among other topics.

Dr. Joe Pagan will speak on January 13 at 1:30 p.m. on heat stress, measuring muscle temperature with implanted thermal chips, and methods of cooling horses.

Register now

Sports science is the application of scientific knowledge to sports, achieved through branches of science including biomechanics, physiology and psychology, with the aims of both maximizing performance and reducing injury. Sports science has been critical for developing training programs that enh

01/06/2025

❄️ Closed January 6 ❄️

Due to the severe weather, our warehouse is closed.

Our Customer Service team can be reached at 859-873-1988 or [email protected].

01/03/2025

While good-quality forage serves as the dietary foundation for most horses, optimal wellness frequently depends on fine-tuning rations to best meet the individual needs of horses.

Check out wellness solutions https://shop.ker.com/collections/wellness!

01/01/2025

Wishing you and your horses a happy and healthy New Year!

12/31/2024

Wrapping up a great year at Kentucky Equine Research 🎉

12/27/2024

In search of some Holiday reading? 📚

Head over to https://ker.com/equinews/ to read articles on nutrition, health, research and more!

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at Kentucky Equine Research! 🎄✨

12/17/2024

Dr. Joe Pagan is set to speak at the IGNITE 2nd Annual Sport Science Seminar for the Olympic Disciplines at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida, on January 13 at 1:30 p.m.!

Pagan will discuss heat stress, measuring muscle temperature with implanted thermal chips, and methods of cooling horses. 🌡️

To learn more about the IGNITE seminar and to register, visit: https://www.igniteforequineathletes.com/store/p/ignite-2nd-annual-sports-science-for-the-olympic-disciplines-seminar

12/13/2024

When creating diets for horses with myopathies, it is important to supply them with high-quality protein to support muscle recovery and repair.

In this weeks learn about supplement options for Vitamin E-Responsive Myopathy in Horses.

12/13/2024

Celebrate the 25 Days of Christmas at Ocala Breeders' Feed & Supply with a special deal on KER All-Phase®! 🎁🐴 The perfect concentrated nutrition for your equine partners this holiday season.